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Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology
Ross University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: obstructive lung disease, bronchoscopy, interstitial lung disease, and more.
521 Moye Boulevard
Greenville, NC 27834

Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD is a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC specializing in adult pulmonology. She graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Health Pardee and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

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Office Locations

521 Moye Boulevard
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 744-1600
(252) 744-1115
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UNC Health Pardee

705 Sixth Avenue W. Suite A
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 696-2570
(828) 693-0608
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Some issues Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

  • Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
  • Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

In The News 

“Verai Ramsammy fed her two mini-schnauzers California Naturals dog food before they got...”—"Grain-free, exotic dog food fad linked to heart disease", Macomb Daily , October 2018
“Verai Ramsammy fed her two mini-Schnauzers two flavors of California Naturals dog food (kangaroo and red lentil as well as venison and green lentil) before they got critically...”—"Grain-free, exotic dog food linked to heart disease", Mercury News, August 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

bronchoscopy with biopsy
diagnostic bronchoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD had a list price for bronchoscopy with biopsy, and diagnostic bronchoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

bronchoalveolar lavage
bronchoscopy
hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care
transbronchial biopsy

In 2013, Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD had a list price for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchoscopy, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and transbronchial biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 75
inpatient care 75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 30
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 17
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 57
Chronic Kidney Disease 74
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 58
Diabetes 68
Dementia 30
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 163
hospital care 218
inpatient care 218
lab tests 40
preventive care 12
pulmonary testing 176
vaccines 12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD.

Gender
Male 294
Female 422
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 380
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 242
From 75 to 84 176
85 and over 50
Less than 65 248

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 46
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 57
Diabetes 50
Dementia 14
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC during 2016 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 12
doctor visit 127
hospital care 197
inpatient care 197
pulmonary testing 722

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD.

Gender
Male 334
Female 321
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 413
Black 227
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 268
From 75 to 84 173
85 and over 42
Less than 65 172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 51
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 51
Dementia 13
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC during 2017 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 46
hospital care 72
inpatient care 72
pulmonary testing 486
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD.

Gender
Male 203
Female 206
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 276
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 171
From 75 to 84 109
85 and over 30
Less than 65 99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 53
Dementia 16
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 12
doctor visit 130
hospital care 141
inpatient care 141
pulmonary testing 72
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD.

Gender
Male 190
Female 172
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 176
Black 174
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 23
Less than 65 105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 72
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 55
Dementia 19
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 123
hospital care 129
inpatient care 129
pulmonary testing 66
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD.

Gender
Male 171
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 164
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 73
85 and over 29
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 73
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 46
Diabetes 53
Dementia 25
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 94
hospital care 56
inpatient care 56
pulmonary testing 50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD.

Gender
Male 107
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 109
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 12
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 53
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 39
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 44
hospital care 102
inpatient care 102
minimally invasive procedures 17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 20
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 52
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 36
Atrial Fibrilation 46
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 68
Diabetes 57
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 31
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 65
hospital care 144
inpatient care 144
minimally invasive procedures 12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 27
Age
From 65 to 74 44
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 39
Atrial Fibrilation 44
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 73
Diabetes 57
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenville, NC were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

bronchoscopy 35
catheterization 12
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 99
hospital care 126
inpatient care 126
lab tests 40
minimally invasive procedures 14
preventive care 12
pulmonary testing 262
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 13
vaccines 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD.

Gender
Male 155
Female 158
Ethnicity
Black / African American 44
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 168
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 20
75 to 84 78
Less than 65 85
65 to 74 122

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 19
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 54
Diabetes 55
Atrial Fibrillation 29
Cancer 12
Dementia 15

Education & Training

Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed residency at MetroHealth Medical Center. She is certified by the Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Disease, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Residency: MetroHealth Medical Center

Board Certification: Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Disease, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health
UNC Health Pardee
OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), CVS Health Individual and Exchange Plans (HIX and ACA) (except for Urgent Care), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only), Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare
Medicare Advantage
AmeriHealth
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
CHAMPVA
Centene
Group Health Plan (GHP)
MedCost PPO
North Carolina State Health Plan
Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)
CVS Health Individual and Exchange Plans (HIX and ACA) (except for Urgent Care)
Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)
BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))
Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)
Meritain Health, an Aetna Company
Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only)
Longevity Health Plan I-SNP
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Greenville, NC. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Verai Mardai Ramsammy, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Olympus Corporation of the Americas $1,387 Endoscopy Products
$1,387
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $170 OFEV
$33 		SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
$28 		STIOLTO
$23 		Spiriva
$11
$75
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $151 BREO
$107 		NUCALA
$30 		ANORO
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $130 ZERBAXA
$106 		DULERA
$24
United Therapeutics Corporation $104
$104
Other $584 XOLAIR
$109 		ACTHAR
$80 		Letairis
$74 		Esbriet
$70 		AVYCAZ
$66 		Other
$185
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $1,349
Food and Beverage $1,176

Biography

Dr. Verai Ramsammy's specialty is adult pulmonology. Dr. Ramsammy is rated highly by her patients. Her areas of expertise include the following: obstructive lung disease, bronchoscopy, and interstitial lung disease. She seems to be an in-network provider for Coventry, Group Health Plan (GHP), and CHAMPVA, as well as other insurance carriers. She attended Ross University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at MetroHealth Medical Center for residency. She is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. Dr. Ramsammy welcomes new patients at her office inHendersonville, NC as reported by UNC Health.

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